Tri-State says no thanks to federal orders to keep Craig coal power plant open co‑op and a partner say Craig 1 station disrupts power deliveries from a nearby solar farm January 30, 2026
Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence July 28, 2025
New electric-vehicle charging station comes to Cortez station was funded by the Colorado Energy Office and Colorado Department of Transportation June 20, 2025
Why local governments scuttled a push to boost rooftop solar in Colorado and counties worried software couldn’t handle building code, zoning regulations March 27, 2025
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd talks DOGE, energy policy, Ukraine in first tele-town hall comes after rising pressure to speak on national issues March 13, 2025
Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy Wright acknowledges climate change exists but prioritizes new technologies February 4, 2025
Durango moving ahead with plans to electrify city fleet Transportation department plans to purchase first electrified trolley this year April 20, 2024
Boebert touts legislative wins that Biden vows to veto Bills, amendments and funding requests pass House November 10, 2023
Heat pumps are having a moment in Colorado, but do they really work in the bitter cold? Developed in 1857, tech improvements are making heat pumps a viable element in the contemporary transition to cleaner, more energy… January 26, 2023
Why the ground under Colorado solar panels is ripe for growing food A Republican lawmaker joins Democrat-led push for solar agriculture January 23, 2023
New Mexico lawmakers aim to attract hydrogen investments Legislators search for new sources of employment as state reels from the recent retirement of coal-fired power plants January 12, 2023
Lack of affordable solar energy options in Farmington, clean energy advocates say local governments fairly self-regulate utilities they own? November 2, 2022
How Democrats’ climate bill will ‘supercharge’ Colorado’s clean-energy efforts Billions in federal funding to supplement state-level incentives, ‘shift the economics’ of new technologies August 18, 2022
Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise May 21, 2022
Democrats plan to suspend Colorado’s new gas fee – until two months after the November election Bill 1351 is the cornerstone of Gov. Jared Polis’ efforts to slash cost of living April 13, 2022
Feud over closure of San Juan Generating Station could cost customers Shutting down and converting to clean energy is supposed to save money April 13, 2022
San Juan Generating Station requests extension to keep burning coal in converting to solar blamed on supply chain issues February 19, 2022
Southern Ute reservation could get a zero-emission power plant reuses some CO2, captures the rest for other uses April 19, 2021
Carbon capture technology for N.M. power plant wins more support Project would be largest of its kind in the world October 8, 2020
LPEA board member Jack Turner abruptly resigns, offers little explanation why has served 7 years on board, was re-elected in spring 2019 July 20, 2020
Utility company’s bid to end operations at San Juan Generating Station approved to halt operations beginning in mid-way 2022 April 2, 2020
What is the future of San Juan County’s coal power plant? Possible closure sparks economic worries January 11, 2020
Public hearing on San Juan Generating Station scheduled Community members encouraged to submit comment January 3, 2020
Cortez Two new Kinder Morgan wells get initial approval law requires county permits be obtained before state permits September 14, 2019
